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Shivanand Jadhav

Pune

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Pune · Mumbai · Hyderabad · India · World

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on-site, hybrid, remote

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Experience

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Test Lead, Automation & Manual Testing Database & ETL-BI Tester

TECH MAHINDRA · Feb 2026 – Present

Not yet confirmed
  • Developed and maintained scalable UI automation frameworks using Python, PyTest, and Playwright for Cisco web applications.
  • Automated end-to-end test scenarios for web-based networking and enterprise applications, improving regression coverage and reducing manual testing effort.
  • Implemented Page Object Model (POM) and reusable utility components to enhance framework maintainability and code reusability.
  • Integrated Playwright with PyTest fixtures, parallel execution, and HTML reporting for efficient automated test execution.
  • Designed automated smoke, sanity, regression, and cross-browser test suites for continuous validation of application functionality.
  • Worked closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams in Agile/Scrum environments to validate requirements and deliver high-quality releases.
  • Used Git for source code management and collaborated through pull requests and branch-based development workflows.
  • Performed API validations alongside UI testing using Python requests libraries and backend response verification.
  • Created robust locators and synchronization mechanisms in Playwright to handle dynamic web elements and asynchronous UI behavior.
  • Integrated automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins/GitHub Actions for scheduled and on-demand execution.
  • Analyzed test execution reports, identified defects, logged bugs, and collaborated with development teams for issue resolution.
  • Leveraged OpenAI Codex to accelerate test script generation, debugging, locator optimization, and framework enhancement activities.
  • Used Al-assisted development tools for generating automation utilities, improving test coverage, and reducing scripting effort.
  • Participated in framework enhancement activities including logging, reporting, retry mechanisms, and data-driven testing implementation.
  • Improved automation execution stability by implementing explicit waits, retry logic, and reusable validation methods.
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Software Engineer (QA)

ALTYSYS · Sep 2025 – Feb 2026

Not yet confirmed
  • Developed and maintained UI automation scripts using Playwright with javascript integrated into the framework.
  • Designed a modular automation framework following Page Object Model (POM) for maintainability and reusability.
  • Implemented cross-browser testing (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) with parallel execution.
  • Developed API and database validation scripts to ensure data integrity and consistency across CRM and ERP systems post-integration.
  • Automated end-to-end integration testing using Postman / Rest Assured for API layer validation and Playwright for UI workflows within Salesforce.
  • Conducted manual testing of new features, performing functional, regression, and exploratory testing to identify UI and usability defects.
  • Validated database entries and backend logic using SQL queries to ensure data integrity.
  • Integrated the automation suite into CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins/GitHub Actions) for continuous testing.
  • Reported and tracked defects using JIRA, collaborating closely with developers during daily stand-ups.
  • Prepared test plans, test cases, and execution reports aligned with Agile Scrum methodology.
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QA Automation Engineer

ALTYSYS · Jan 2025 – Sep 2025

Not yet confirmed
  • Built scalable automation frameworks using Python for backend, file-system, and integration testing workflows.
  • Designed and executed automated validation suites for Windows file system scanning and analytics pipelines.
  • Experienced QA/Test Engineer with expertise in Oracle ERP Testing, functional testing, integration testing, and database validation.
  • Strong experience in validating Oracle ERP business processes, executing end-to-end test scenarios, and ensuring data integrity using SQL queries.
  • Skilled in defect tracking and test management using Jira and Azure DevOps.
  • Experienced in collaborating with functional consultants, business stakeholders, and development teams to ensure high-quality Oracle ERP releases.
  • Hands-on experience in preparing test cases, test scenarios, test execution reports, and defect lifecycle management.
  • Worked with containerized environments and exposure to Kubernetes-based deployments for validation testing.
  • Contributed to observability and monitoring validation using telemetry and diagnostic data.
  • Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and ownership in resolving production-scale issues.
  • Participated in defect lifecycle management, root-cause analysis, and regression validation for enterprise-scale backend systems.
  • Developed reusable automation utilities and scripts to improve testing efficiency and reduce manual validation effort.
  • Validated backend workflows involving storage, networking, and distributed system interactions under high-load scenarios.
  • Ensured data integrity and consistency across APIs, analytics pipelines, and file-system operations.
  • Collaborated in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality releases within timelines.
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Software Engineer (QA)

ALTYSYS · Mar 2024 – Jan 2025

Not yet confirmed
  • Designed and executed complex SQL queries to validate data integrity, perform backend testing.
  • Writing complicate SQL queries to validate the target data.
  • Created and maintained databases for testing purposes and generated detailed reports to support data-driven decisions.
  • Designed and automated end-to-end UI test cases using Testim.io with AI-powered smart locators, improving test stability against frequent UI changes.
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Software Engineer (QA)

ALTYSYS · Feb 2023 – Mar 2024

Not yet confirmed
  • Developed automated test scripts using selenium with Java and Testng framework, for UI automation end to end testing flows.
  • Created custom frameworks for handling UI interactions like clicks and form fills.
  • Built reusable, scalable test components for efficient test execution.
  • Validated web apps across Chrome, Firefox.
  • Automated workflows including form submissions, and transitions.
  • Managed asynchronous actions for test stability.
  • Conducted data-driven testing for comprehensive scenario coverage.
  • Integrated selenium tests into Jenkins and GitLab CI pipelines.
  • Attending the sprint meeting to understanding the client requirements clearly.
  • Working with business analyst to understand the domain functionality and domain terminology.
  • Involved in peer reviews of test cases.
  • Prepared the Test plan and Test Exit report.
  • Prepare the test plan and Coordinate with onsite team to gathering of requirements and incorporating the changes.
  • Executing the test cases and preparing the post execution document.
  • Writing complicate SQL queries to validate the target data.
  • Verifying the column mapping document of source and target database.
  • Prepared the data governance report for monthly wise.
  • Worked on SQL developer for queries.
  • Defect raising and analyzing in JIRA.
  • Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate end-user requirements.
  • Implemented test cases for custom workflows and validation rules.
  • Collaborated with developers and business analysts to ensure clear understanding of requirements.
  • Conducted security testing to validate user roles and data protection in Salesforce.
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Automation and Manual Test Engineer

SONATA SOFTWARE · Sep 2022 – Feb 2023

Not yet confirmed
  • Played an important role in Functional and test requirement analysis and identifying Business Impacts
  • Analyzing the business requirement and perform test design assurance on existing systems to ensure the changes doesn't impact any other part of the system.
  • Hands on experience in Data flow analysis, Portal management, Data migration analysis, Order and Inventory management using tools such as Oracle Siebel CRM and FileZilla.
  • Involved in test case execution as well as done reporting and defect tracking
  • Organized various Knowledge Transfer sessions and process improvement activities for the team which helped in building the team knowledge in various fields.
  • Identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements which resulted in improvement in operational efficiencies
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Manual Testing Engineer

E.G. Kantawalla Pvt Ltd Pune · Sep 2020 – Feb 2021

Not yet confirmed
  • Validated device startup, shutdown, calibration, and reset workflows.
  • Conducted hardware component testing including camera module, projection unit, LEDs, sensors, power supply, and display.
  • Executed hardware–software integration testing to ensure seamless communication between firmware and UI.
  • Verified image projection alignment, brightness, contrast, and focus under different lighting conditions.
  • Tested device behavior across multiple skin tones, hand positions, and vein depths.
  • Performed stress and endurance testing to validate device stability during continuous operation.
  • Validated firmware upgrades, version compatibility, and rollback scenarios.
  • Checked port connectivity, power fluctuations, and thermal behavior during prolonged usage.
  • Conducted negative and edge-case testing, including improper hand placement and low-light scenarios.
  • Logged and tracked defects related to hardware malfunctions, imaging inaccuracies, and UI issues using defect management tools.
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Testing Engineer

Minilec India Pvt Ltd Pune · Jan 2019 – Aug 2020

Not yet confirmed
  • Tested microprocessor-based Alarm Annunciator systems supporting 4 to 128 windows, ensuring accurate alarm detection, annunciation, and reset behavior across configurations.
  • Validated ISA standard alarm sequences (First-out, Sequence-of-Events, Acknowledgement, Reset, Re alarm) and verified custom site-selectable sequences as per customer requirements.
  • Performed functional testing of NO/NC and Trip/Non-Trip alarm inputs, ensuring correct logic handling under normal, fault, and fail-safe conditions.
  • Tested super bright LED facia indicators for correct color, intensity, blinking patterns, and alarm priority across multiple window sizes and color combinations.
  • Verified continuous monitoring of input parameters and accurate real-time alarm annunciation under varying load and environmental conditions.
  • Conducted communication protocol testing for RS-232 / RS-485 interfaces using MODBUS RTU, validating data integrity, frame structure, register mapping, and fault handling.
  • Tested data acquisition, storage, and PC communication, ensuring accurate logging, retrieval, and timestamping of alarm events.
  • Validated repeat relay operations, supply fail annunciation, and system behavior during power failure, restart, and recovery scenarios.
  • Executed integration testing between hardware, embedded firmware, and PC-based monitoring software.
  • Performed regression testing after firmware updates and configuration changes to ensure backward compatibility.
  • Created and executed test cases, test scenarios, and defect reports, collaborating closely with firmware and hardware teams to resolve issues.
  • Supported troubleshooting and maintenance testing, including boundary value testing for input counts and alarm combinations.

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Education

Bachelor's, ENTC

P. R. PATIL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, AMRAVATI, SANT GADGE BABA AMRAVATI UNIVERSITY · 2014 — 2018

High School Certificate, HSC

PRIYADARSHINI JR COLLEGE ASEGAON PEN, MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD · 2012 — 2014

Secondary School Certificate, SSC

VEVEKANAND VIDAY MANDAR HIVRA ASHRAM, MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD · 2010 — 2012

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